Chargers TE Hunter Henry fired up for Chiefs in 2018

The Chargers are heading into the 2018 season with big goals in sight. Not only do they want to come out as the AFC West champions, but they’re looking to carry that momentum in hopes to make their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994. Breaking the eight-game losing streak against the Chiefs is one of the primary objectives and for tight end Hunter Henry he’s motivated to get the job done.

“They’re a team we are looking at to beat to win the division. We haven’t beaten them in a while. It’s been too long. So, it’s definitively good and gives us extra motivation going into OTAs and training camp. It lights a fire under us because we were right there with them last year at the finish,” Henry said, per the Chargers official website.

Henry finished his sophomore campaign with 45 receptions for 579 yards and four touchdowns despite splitting time with legendary TE Antonio Gates as well as a lacerated kidney Week 15 that cost him the season’s final two contests.

Going into 2018, the former Arkansas product will be healthy for Week 1 against the Chiefs. Los Angeles will also have an arsenal of playmakers back on offense, including quarterback Philip Rivers, wide receiver Keenan Allen, running back Melvin Gordon, a second-round selection from 2017, offensive guard Forrest Lamp and the addition of center Mike Pouncey and TE Virgil Green.

In 2017, the Bolts offense ranked No. 1 in passing yards, No. 4 in total yards and No. 13 in points despite having some issues at offensive tackle, but they will use that to their advantage to utilize their weapons early on and close out contests by racking up a lot of points on their opponents.